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Clauss Hot Forged Carbon Steel Shears
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Clauss Hot Forged Carbon Steel Shears

by Clauss

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Carbon steel shears from Clauss, an 8-inch bent-handle design hot-forged for durability.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Used for years in offices with good results, and separately recommended by a long-term owner who considers them exactly what a durable pair of scissors should be.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025

  1. 5
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    And I've used these at offices with good results.

  2. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I've been using, and recommend, Clauss shears for years. They're exactly what you're after.

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